New York City is the global capital of live theater, home to both the world-famous Broadway district and the dynamic, innovative world of Off-Broadway productions. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned theatergoer, this complete A–Z list of top Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals in NYC highlights the most acclaimed and beloved shows currently captivating audiences. From timeless classics and Tony Award-winning productions to cutting-edge contemporary works, these Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals in New York City represent the best in live entertainment.

If you’re searching for unforgettable performances, spectacular staging, and unforgettable music, this curated list of musicals in NYC will guide you through the top Broadway musicals, as well as hidden gems and groundbreaking works Off-Broadway. Whether it’s long-running blockbusters like Hamilton and The Lion King, or fresh favorites like Hadestown and Kimberly Akimbo, there’s something for everyone in the heart of the Theater District and beyond.

A–Z List of Top Broadway and Off-Broadway Musicals in New York City

A

• Ain’t Too Proud
• Aladdin
• Annie
• Assassins (Off-Broadway)

B

• Back to the Future: The Musical
• Bad Cinderella
• The Book of Mormon
• Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

C

• Cabaret
• Chicago
• Company
• Come From Away

D

• Dear Evan Hansen
• Dreamgirls
• Drowsy Chaperone (Off-Broadway origin)

E

• Evita
• Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

F

• Fiddler on the Roof
• Funny Girl
• Falsettos

G

• Godspell
• Grease
• Groundhog Day

H

• Hadestown
• Hamilton
• Hair
• Hairspray
• Here Lies Love

I

• Into the Woods
• In the Heights
• If/Then

J

• Jagged Little Pill
• Jersey Boys
• Jesus Christ Superstar

K

• Kimberly Akimbo
• Kinky Boots

L

• Les Misérables
• The Lion King
• Little Shop of Horrors (Off-Broadway)

M

• Mamma Mia!
• Matilda the Musical
• Moulin Rouge! The Musical
• MJ the Musical

N

• Newsies
• Next to Normal
• Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

O

• Oklahoma!
• On the Town
• Once on This Island

P

• Parade
• Phantom of the Opera
• The Prom
• Purlie Victorious (with musical elements)

Q

• The Queen of Versailles (upcoming)
• A Quiet Place (opera-style, sometimes staged Off-Broadway)

R

• Rent
• Ragtime
• Rock of Ages
• The Rocky Horror Show

S

• Six
• Shucked
• Sweeney Todd
• Spring Awakening
• Something Rotten!
• Spamalot

T

• The Sound of Music
• The SpongeBob Musical
• The Secret Garden
• The Wiz
• Titanique (Off-Broadway parody hit)

U

• Urinetown
• & Juliet

V

• Vanities (Off-Broadway)
• Violet

W

• Wicked
• West Side Story
• Waitress
• White Girl in Danger (Off-Broadway)

X

• (Rare, but some experimental Off-Broadway productions may have titles starting with X, such as) Xanadu

Y

• You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
• Yentl

Z

• (Few musicals begin with Z, but some regional/Off Broadway titles include) Zanna, Don’t!